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dturn9
Mar 04, 2022Aspirant
Wifi Does Not Work, but Ethernet Does
At random times, I am still connected to the Wifi, however there is no internet connection. Addtitionally, if I leave the network, I cannot rejoin. The ethernet still works fine. Turning the router o...
dturn9
Mar 04, 2022Aspirant
The firmware verision I most recently updated to is V1.0.4.122. The modem in front of the router is a Netgear CM500.
FURRYe38
Mar 04, 2022Guru - Experienced User
The CM500 is not a router, it a modem only. No built in router or WiFi.
Do you have a wifi router connected to the CM modem? If not, you'll need to install a WiFi router behind the CM modem, then connect your wifi devices to this router....
dturn9 wrote:
The firmware verision I most recently updated to is V1.0.4.122. The modem in front of the router is a Netgear CM500.
- wcalifasMar 05, 2022ProdigySince you already have a gateway modem you must set the R6400 as an access point and turn off its dhcp because you'll end up getting a double nat which gives you those problems.
- michaelkenwardMar 05, 2022Guru - Experienced User
wcalifas wrote:
Since you already have a gateway modem ....The CM500 is not a gateway modem. Plain cable modem.